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  1. Do what you can

      Speaking to Age UK, Sandra discusses her fitness journey, the importance of the campaign, and everyday exercises older people can do to aid fitness and independence. “Having a good quality ... helps you to move better, be stronger, and therefore be more confident.” What was your own fitness journey like? Sandra (pictured): “When I was younger, I was always very active. I used to do

  2. The women of walking football

    buy-in, and utilised a familiar, local, indoor venue that many of our participants use for existing classes so they felt at home in the environment.” Jo and the team at Age UK Sheffield are also looking ... football!” she says. “For me it’s about getting together with others, increasing my fitness, and keeping active.” Before the final whistle blows… Jo shares her advice for any women

  3. Getting active when you find exercise difficult

    it takes you and try to beat your time each day. Chair-based exercise classes Lots of local Age UKs run chair-based exercises classes, where a trained instructor will take you through a series of simple ... to meet new people. Jean, who goes to Age UK Lincoln's seated exercise class If you're contemplating starting an exercise class, do it. No matter your problem, there's always some way of matching an exercise

  4. Ramadan: Sajeda's story

    her mother. During lockdown, the two of them would ‘attend’ daily prayers together over Zoom. Sajeda regrets that COVID restrictions prevented her mother from having a traditional funeral, during ... kitchen but was soon running her own classes. She gets joy from how happy the successful completion of a recipe makes people. She recalls leading one of the men’s classes, like the one attended by celebrity

  5. Finding strength in self-care

    swell, and must manage her symptoms. But every week, Olicia also makes time for an Age UK exercise class . A community at Age UK Westminster “I used to exercise, but because I was a carer and also ... ” says Olicia. Following Olicia’s operations, a friend recommended she attend an exercise class at Age UK Westminster . “I went along just to see what it was like, and I’ve never turned

  6. Getting started on the internet

    activities such as exercise classes or book clubs. Click on any of the links below to find out more: how to use the messaging app WhatsApp how to video call via apps like Skype or Zoom how to use social media ... the time – and it may help you eat well, too. There are plenty of online cooking and baking classes and tutorials available for free on the video-hosting website Youtube. Click here to search Youtube

  7. 80 years of Age UK Norwich

    but Audrey has also become a regular at a whole host of classes and clubs run by Age UK Norwich . “I absolutely love my sit-fit classes,” says Audrey. “Without them I’d be stuck

  8. Dementia support services and groups

    with dementia. Find out more about our befriending services Local Age UKs offer a range of groups, classes and events for people living with dementia. Maintenance Cognitive Stimulation Therapy Age UK runs ... usually an option to arrange transport to and from the venue. Dementia-friendly classes and events Some of our classes are specifically for people with dementia to help to improve their mood and memory

  9. Making devices easier to use for older people

    smartphones and tablets, which are touchscreen, you can 'pinch' the screen to zoom in and out – for example, to zoom in to a webpage or to look more closely at a photo. You can set up your phone ... Scroll down to find 'display & brightness', then scroll down to 'display zoom' setting. Click on 'view' and then choose the 'zoomed' option (instead of the 'standard' option).  Then click 'set' in the

  10. Howzat for ageing better!

    sedentary working life” that didn’t include much exercise, aside from a regular pilates class.  Cricket rediscovered Not long after retiring, Sara read an article about walking cricket, which ... motivated Sara to embrace other methods of exercise, including long walks in her local area, to build fitness levels even more.  As walking cricket’s popularity grew in Surrey, so too did the competitiveness

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